A spicy style, with plenty of dark plum, crushed berry and dried cherry flavors that are accented by notes of sage and black pepper. Intense licorice notes chime in on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 5,000 cases made. -KM

Big and dark, its fruit dominated by bone-dry tannins, this is anything but petit (little). The density of the texture is balanced on a structure of the dark fruits, black plums and chocolate, with a fresh line of acidity holding it all in place. ——R.V.(12/15/2010)—— 90